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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,022.26, 24,881.67 and 12,366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,022.26, 24,881.67 and 12,366.30 is: 17,073.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,022.26 : 24,881.67 = 12,366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,022.26/24,881.67 = 12,366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,022.26x = 24,881.67 × 12,366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,022.26x = 307,694,195.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,694,195.72/18,022.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,073.01

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